Frank E. Moss - Art in Architecture (AiA)

ART IN ARCHITECTURE PROJECT

GSA Synopsis for Artist Services

Artist Services Synopsis/Solicitation Number:  47PJ0021R0079

The General Services Administration (GSA) Art in Architecture Program commissions American artists (citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents or Permanent Workers of the United States) to create publicly scaled and permanently installed artworks for federal buildings nationwide.  GSA announces an opportunity for a federal art commission in conjunction with the modernization of Frank E. Moss U.S. Courthouse, Salt Lake City, UT.

This modernization project is a pivotal undertaking in extending the life of this monumental building. Through this project, GSA will improve the overall seismic performance of the historic courthouse and federal office building;  design and construct efficient, modern work environments for twelve federal agencies within Salt Lake City, including the US Bankruptcy Courts, in order to better serve the public; preserve and rehabilitate significant historic spaces; and invest in building systems which are at the end of their useful life, transforming the 116 year old structure into a high-performance green building. The project is currently on track to achieve LEED Gold v4.

GSA allocates one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the estimated construction costs of new or modernized federal facilities for art commissions.  The art budget for this project is estimated to be $480,000.  One or more artists will be awarded a fixed-price contract for a commission.

Artists who wish to be considered for this and all future GSA art commissions must submit application materials to GSA’s National Artist Registry (Registry).  The Registry constitutes the qualified list of artists for this and all GSA commissions.  Instructions on how to join the Registry are available on the following Web site:

www.gsa.gov/artinarchitecture

All artists who wish to be considered as candidates for a commission at the Frank E Moss U.S. Courthouse, must have their application materials submitted and received by GSA by 11:00 AM, Central Time on Thursday, June 10, 2021.  Artists’ submissions received after the deadline will not be considered for this project in Salt Lake City, UT but will be eligible for consideration on future GSA commissions alongside the other artists on the Registry.  Artists already on the Registry do not need to resubmit but are welcome to update their information prior to the deadline.

GSA evaluates artists based on the following criteria: the media, materials, content, and style of the artist’s past work, along with the artist’s past performance and experience with commissions or projects similar to the one described in this synopsis.  Shortlisted artists will be contacted and asked to submit additional information including a statement that the artist can perform the work associated with the GSA commission within the identified budget.  GSA will count the combined weight of all the selection criteria as significantly more important than price.

At a minimum, the scope of services for this commission will require collaboration with the lead designer selected for the building project; development of preliminary and final concepts; fabrication of the artwork; participation in meetings and conservation reviews as necessary; and the installation of the artwork at the project site. 

GSA will prioritize commissioning artworks in accordance with 41 FMR 102-77.21.